Adu Candle Holders
Some objects don’t ask for attention—they just quietly earn it, one candlelit evening at a time.
What it is
The Adu Candle Holders are a hand-carved set made by skilled artisans in Ghana, sculpted from Sese wood and finished with a traditional soot stain that gives each piece its deep, almost-black richness. Designed to hold standard taper candles, they balance clean, modern lines with centuries-old craft.
Why you’ll actually use it
Because these aren’t precious objects meant to sit untouched. You’ll light them for dinners that turn into conversations, for nights when the overhead light feels like too much, or simply to make a room feel intentional without trying too hard. They elevate the ordinary ritual of lighting a candle into something that feels grounded, human, and quietly meaningful.
Key details
Sold as a set of two
Dimensions: 4.5" W x 5.5" H
Hand-carved from Sese wood in Ghana
Finished with a traditional Ghanaian soot stain made from repurposed materials
Holds standard taper candles
Each piece is unique; slight variations in size and color may occur
Wood sourced responsibly and replanted after harvest
Wipe clean or hand wash; dry fully and oil occasionally to maintain finish
These candle holders don’t just hold light—they carry history, intention, and the quiet satisfaction of owning something made the right way, for reasons that actually matter.
About the brand: Indego Africa
Indego Africa exists at the intersection where craft stops being decorative and starts being consequential. What began as a nonprofit has evolved into a social enterprise built around a deceptively simple idea: when women artisans are treated as business owners instead of beneficiaries, the work changes—and so does everything around it. Working with artisan entrepreneurs across Rwanda and Ghana, Indego Africa combines centuries-old techniques with modern design, creating baskets, textiles, and accessories that feel intentional rather than ornamental. These pieces carry the quiet evidence of hands, time, and training—objects shaped by people who are building sustainable livelihoods, not chasing trends. The result isn’t just ethical production or beautiful design, but a system where creativity fuels economic independence, and where what you bring into your home subtly argues for a smarter, more human way of making things.